Ulee's Gold (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ulee's Gold is a 1997 drama starring Peter Fonda and Patricia Richardson. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $9.2 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 8 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- MGM Home Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ulee's Gold About?
The premise of Ulee's Gold without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Vietnam veteran struggles to reconnect with his family when his daughter-in-law becomes involved with dangerous drug dealers. Forced to confront his past traumas, he takes extreme action to protect her. With the assistance of a compassionate nurse, he embarks on a risky mission to save his family and seek personal redemption, facing difficult choices along the way.
Ulee's Gold Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- beekeeper
- character name in title
- man wears eyeglasses
- family relationships
- repression
- woman bound and gagged
- rescue
- tied to a bed
- sedative
- teenage girl bound and gagged
- injection
- girl bound and gagged
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- teenager bound and gagged
- father son relationship
- duct tape gag
- tape gag
- duct tape
- dysfunctional family
- tied to a chair
- bound and gagged
- drug withdrawal
- rural florida
- bee
- money
- dog
- sheriff
- convict
- swamp
- gun
- prison
- hospital
- orlando florida
- drugs
- nurse
- knife wound
- beehive
- honey
- widower
- independent film
Ulee's Gold Cast
Peter Fonda leads the cast, with Patricia Richardson.
Ulee's Gold Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ulee's Gold 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 65% User score
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Ulee's Gold Plot Summary
What happens in Ulee's Gold from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ulee Jackson, portrayed by Peter Fonda, is a widowed beekeeper residing in Florida, grappling with the challenges of life after his son Jimmy, played by Tom Wood, is imprisoned due to a failed bank robbery. The plot thickens as Jimmy’s wife Helen, played by Christine Dunford, has left their two daughters and is now somewhere in Orlando, leaving Ulee to take on the critical role of a surrogate father to his granddaughters Casey and Penny. Casey, a rebellious teenager represented by Jessica Biel, struggles with her emotions, while Penny, a 10-year-old girl played by Vanessa Zima, is caught in the turmoil of her family’s absence and the shifting dynamics at home.
Full summary
The whole story of Ulee's Gold, scene by scene
Ulee's Gold Box Office
Ulee's Gold grossed $9.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.2M
- US & Canada
- $9.2M
Ulee's Gold Awards & Nominations
Ulee's Gold won 1 award from 8 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1998, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win8 nominations4 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1998 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Peter Fonda
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Spirit Awards 1998 5 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Victor Nunez
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Male Lead – Peter Fonda
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Victor Nunez
- Nominated Best Supporting Female – Patricia Richardson
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Peter Fonda
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Oscars 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Peter Fonda
Ulee's Gold Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ulee's Gold.
How Well Do You Know Ulee's Gold?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays Ulee Jackson in the film?
Cars in Ulee's Gold
27 cars on screen, including the 1985 Ford F-150 and the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1985 Ford F-150 Main role -
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1978 Ford F-350 Important role -
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Important role
Ulee's Gold Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “L'Or de la vie” and “L'oro di Ulisse”.
- Also known as
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- L'Or de la vie
- L'oro di Ulisse
- El oro de Ulises
- Золото Ули
- Ulee aranya
- Златото на Ули
- Золото Улі
- 木洩れ日の中で
- 养蜂人家
- O Ouro de Ulisses
- 율리스 골드
- Złoto Uleego
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Ulee's Gold FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Ulee's Gold, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ulee's Gold?
Ulee's Gold runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Ulee's Gold released?
Ulee's Gold was released on June 6, 1997.
Who is in the cast of Ulee's Gold?
Ulee's Gold stars Peter Fonda and Patricia Richardson.
How much did Ulee's Gold make at the box office?
Ulee's Gold grossed $9.2 million worldwide.
How is Ulee's Gold rated?
Ulee's Gold has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 77 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
What awards did Ulee's Gold win?
Ulee's Gold won 1 award from 8 nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1998.
Does Ulee's Gold have a post-credit scene?
No. Ulee's Gold has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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